Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.08
…intellectual property. The company counts leading enterprises such as General Motors and Slack among its customers. Cobalt noted that its robots primarily operate in corporate office spaces. “Our robot also helps facilities to be ADA [Americans With Disabilities Act]-compliant,” LeBlanc said. “Spaces need to be set up for indoor robots, and we know how to navigate and avoid obstacles.” Cobalt’s Remote Guarding Service Solution includes robots with more than 60 sensors. They include day-night cameras, 360-degree cameras, thermal cameras, depth cameras, lidar, and badge-reading capabilities. “When we look at the security industry, it's difficult to replace a security guard because…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.48
…of more than 2,000 people, according to TechCrunch. Ford Motor Co. and others have invested in Argo AI, which last year launched self-driving deliveries with Walmart Inc. in Miami; Austin, Texas; and Washington, D.C. The company this week said it will shut down its operations in Washington, D.C. Chowbotics Inc.—DoorDash Inc. acquired Hayward, Calif.-based Chowbotics in 2021 but last week said it is shutting down the salad-making robot startup. While DoorDash has launched its own robotics division and has filed a patent around autonomous delivery vehicles, reported Restaurant Dive, it's not yet clear what will happen to Chowbotics' staff or…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 32.27
…Pulse America Inc. is a subsidiary of Nippon Pulse Motor Co. Tokyo-based Nippon Pulse is a global manufacturer and Tier 1 supplier of precision motion-control products for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs). The company provides systems to meet the needs of the automotive and automation industries, including stepper motors, its linear shaft motor, controllers, and drivers. Nippon Pulse updates CMD interface, drivers The biggest improvement to the new CMD box controller is the switch in USB interface from a custom application programming interface (API) to a Windows HID API, said Nippon Pulse America. This enables users to get the device up…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.70
…brought together technical expertise, an open approach, and the general mindset of the automotive industry with the aim of developing an electric vehicle platform designed to reduce battery need,” Biro said. “The thinking behind our modular platform enables the co-development and industrialization and of scalable solutions with partners of all types and from all corners of the world.” Muses Europe and Ellectramobilys have an industrial partnership with Yulon Motors in Taiwan. Yulon Group has more than 60 years of expertise and a complete value chain, from construction to spare parts and from commercialization to vehicle-related services, said Muses Europe. The…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 11.14
…companies build, deploy, and manage robots,” stated Michael MacKenzie, general manager for the industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) and robotics at Amazon Web Services. “We're thrilled to have had such a global and diverse cohort for our inaugural AWS Robotics Startup Accelerator,” he added. “It's clear that startups are driving robotic innovation, and we are excited to be taking part once again.” Tom Ryden, executive director of MassRobotics, announced the call for applications during his presentation at re:MARS. The AWS Robotics Startup Accelerator delivered by MassRobotics is a four-week technical, business and mentorship accelerator opportunity open to robotics startups from…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 26.96
…of the drive systems for FANUC servomotors and spindle motors. “The power of IIoT software is that it detects a failure before it happens, not after,” said Jon Heddleson, general manager of factory automation at FANUC America. “Predictive maintenance is key in preventing unexpected downtime. FANUC’s AI Servo Monitor helps ensure that production keeps running smoothly.” FANUC America is a subsidiary of Japan-based FANUC Corp., which provides computer numerical controls (CNCs), robots, and ROBOMACHINE accessories. The Rochester Hills, Mich.-based company said small shops to large assembly operations rely on its automation to improve productivity, increase quality, maximize profits, and maintain…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 31.92
Advanced motor technologies are helping improve tasks robots can perform, helping to make them stronger, nimbler, and more sustainable. Empowered with these enhancements, a new class of robots has begun to take on tasks in industries that haven’t typically taken advantage of automation. Market demand for compact and energy-efficient mobile robots continues to grow. At the same time, advances in automation manufacturing have helped improve today’s motors in multiple ways. Motors advancements bring more accuracy Greg Diek, product manager for motion at Omron Adept Technologies, said a critical area of improvement “is better accuracy while winding the coils for motors.”…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.56
…We've talked before about the potential for robotics in general to benefit from the money currently pouring into AV development. Have you seen any of that happen yet? Sharma: The field of robotics has immense application in the development of autonomous vehicles. As such, investments in the AV market have benefited companies primarily engaged in robotics. Self-driving technologies such as ADAS [advanced driver-assist systems] and lidar have boosted investment in robotics. Large automakers such as Ford, BMW, Honda, and General Motors have been investing heavily in the development of robotics technology, along with tech companies such as Google, NVIDIA, and…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.83
…sensor providers to end users like Procter & Gamble, General Motors, and Ford. We hope to publish it later this year.” “We're trying to get alignment with OSHA [the Occupational Safety and Health Administration] to make it a compulsory standard,” Wise said. “Safety is like religion—you either believe in it, or you don't. Larger manufacturers largely get it, but as robots push into logistics and distribution, there isn't the same belief.” “Over the past couple of years, we've interacted with prospective customers who ask, 'Why can't you do this?' and we'll say, 'Because the safety standard says it isn't a…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.68
…empathy, and decision making, it said. Leading enterprises including General Motors and Slack use Cobalt's top-to-bottom automation in their workplaces. Robots provide security as a service Cobalt said its mobile robots have more than 60 sensors, including day-night cameras, 360-degree cameras, thermal cameras, depth cameras, lidar, and badge-reading capabilities. They can autonomously patrol and continuously collect data throughout a facility, providing customers with Daily Security Reports (DSRs) and actionable real-time information. The company said each of its “state-of-the-art” robots uses machine learning, semantic mapping, and novelty detection to independently identify and flag security-relevant anomalies like people, sounds, motion, doors and…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.12
…later this year. As with previous work at Ford Motor Co. and research institutions in Ohio and Michigan, the latest deployments will enable Agility to iterate with customer feedback. They will also help it gain insights into operating environments, discover new uses for its robots, and refine their capabilities, said the company. New Amazon fund joins investors DCVC and Playground Global led Agility Robotics' Series B round. Previous investors, including MFV Partners, ITIC, Robotics Hub, Safar Partners, Sony Innovation Fund, and TDK Ventures, also participated. “We’re deepening our investment in Agility Robotics because their robots solve the labor shortages plaguing…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.24
…the warehouse,” said Kevin Blankespoor, senior vice president and general manager of warehouse robotics at Boston Dynamics. “We took all of the technology that we've grown over the past several decades with Spot and Atlas, and everything that came before, and repackaged it for a purpose-designed solution for moving boxes.” Unloading trucks has been a challenge for short-staffed logistics providers, as well as robotics developers. Boston Dynamics announced the commercial availability of Stretch and unveiled the production version of the robot at MODEX 2022. The company noted that it is already sold out through this year and that it's accepting…